IndiGo Partners with Thales for 11-Year Avionics Maintenance

Thales, the French defence and aerospace technology group, has entered into a long-term contract with IndiGo, India’s largest airline, to provide maintenance support for its expanding fleet. Announced on Wednesday, the deal spans 11 years and reflects IndiGo’s strategy to strengthen operations as its order book grows.

Contract Details and Scope

The agreement covers maintenance for 430 Airbus A320 aircraft already in IndiGo’s fleet, along with a future order exceeding 800 A32X planes. This makes it one of the most comprehensive aviation maintenance partnerships in India. The contract will cover over 1,200 planes. 

The work will be handled at Thales’s newly established avionics maintenance facility in Gurugram, located close to Delhi airport, which is designed to support the growing demand for aviation services in the region.

Digital Solutions and Sustainability Push 

Alongside the maintenance deal, IndiGo has extended a separate 5-year contract with Thales subsidiary AvioBook. Through AvioBook’s electronic flight bag solution, the airline is able to significantly cut paper use, streamlining cockpit operations while reinforcing its sustainability agenda. Notably, Thales has not disclosed the financial value of these agreements.

About IndiGo & Thales

IndiGo, operated by InterGlobe Aviation, is India’s largest airline by passenger numbers and fleet size. With a market share exceeding 60%, the airline operates an extensive domestic and international network and has placed large aircraft orders to meet rising travel demand.

Thales is a global leader in aerospace, defence, transportation, and security technologies. Its expertise spans avionics systems, cybersecurity, space solutions, and digital technologies, with a strong presence in India through manufacturing and R&D centres.

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Conclusion

The collaboration between Thales and IndiGo marks a major step forward in India’s aviation maintenance landscape. By combining long-term aircraft support with digital efficiency solutions, the partnership ensures IndiGo’s growing fleet remains operationally robust while advancing its sustainability efforts.

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